Quote:Written option: Handling a loss takes and learning from your mistakes takes some grit and determination. You can't win them all! How do you help boost the team's morale and get back on track after a tough loss? Do you get back to work focusing on improving what you yourself can do better, or do you take leadership and pep talk your teammates? Or maybe your own third method!
Both of the teams I’m currently affiliated with have been on great winning streaks (Royals and Butchers). I hesitate to mention it, because at a similar time last year the Royals were undefeated then ended up missing the playoffs, but I think that is helpful context for the experience Juan can bring to the problem in his second year.
Stay the course. Partly that means finding a way to stay hungry and determined while you are winning, continuing to work on your skills and trying new things strategically to keep from being predictable. And then when the inevitable hardship does come you know you don’t need to make any significant changes. Trust the process. Don’t get bogged down on outcomes, know that you are doing things the right way and success will come if you stay focused. By all means use a loss to motivate you to work even harder, but don’t let it cause you to chase results. Control what you can control, mind your responsibilities, trust your teammates, be a star in your role. And all of those other cliches.
Wow Juan really has grown a lot just one year in!